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The branch of medicine that deals with cancer is known as oncology. Oncology aims at preventing, diagnosing and treating all forms of cancer. Oncology however does not focus much on preventing the disease as the exact causes of cancer are still not known yet. However, an oncologist does try his or her utmost best to make sure that the person who is diagnosed with cancer does not lose their life to the disease. This is the most important role of an oncologist after diagnosis is complete. There are several types of oncologist each of whom treat cancer in a different way. For example, a radiation oncologist treats cancer using radiation therapy whereas a medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy. There are many other types of oncologists as well including a surgical oncologist, a gynecological oncologist and a pediatric oncologist among others. Oncologists have a large variety of responsibilities including explaining the diagnosis of the cancer properly to the family of the patient as well as to the patient himself, dealing with the treatment of the cancer and recommending the best options as well as helping the patient manage the pain as well as side effects from the treatment. Common cancers include lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer as well as prostate cancer. Lybrate has compassionate oncologists who care about your problems and have all the resources to treat them as well right here in Ahmedabad. Lybrate’s oncologists in Ahmedabad care about your problems and are therefore are very committed to minimizing the pain you suffer from such disease. So subscribe to Lybrate’s network of great oncologists today, so that you can get access to them right in Ahmedabad. The best oncologists Lybrate has are listed above in Ahmedabad.

ONCOLOGIST

An oncologist manages a person's treatment and care once he or she is diagnosed with cancer.

WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSULT ONCOLOGIST?

An oncologist or a team of oncologists provide treatment for several types of cancers such as lung cancer, breast cancer, brain cancer and skin cancer.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF ONCOLOGIST?

The oncologist implements the suitable treatment to the patient and monitors their progress.

COMMON PROBLEMS YOU SHOULD SEE ONCOLOGIST FOR

A gynecologic oncologist treats gynecological cancers such as uterine cancer and cervical cancer.

DID YOU KNOW?

There are more than 100 types of cancer; any part of the body can be affected.

HEALTH TIP

Cancer Alert: Know Symptoms That Could Be Cancer
Most often than not, cancer comes unannounced and rocks our world. While of late routine tests are being encouraged, it is advisable to keep a look out for symptoms which are commonly overlooked. Some of them are: 1. Peculiar back pain - It has been noticed that the first symptom for liver cancer in many cases is pain the back of the lower back side of the body. Back pain could also be a symptom for breast cancer, in cases where the tumour is pressing backwards, into the chest. 2. Unexplained nail marks - Nails often reflect the condition of our health. If there is a sudden and unexplained change in the fingernails, like maybe a dot/a black mark or a brown mark under the nail, this could be a sign of lung cancer. 3. Sensitive skin patches - If there is a lump on the skin or a patch feels sore, is crusty or bleeds very easily then this could be a symptom of skin cancer. It is important to be aware of all changes in your skin, throughout the body. 4. Unexplained facial puffiness - If your face seems puffy, read or swelled, without any logical explanation, this could be a symptom. 5. Unusual menstruation - If you are having unusually heavy and painful periods, it is advisable to request for a trans vaginal ultrasound as this could be a symptom of uterine cancer. 6. Changes in breast (s) - This is the most common change which women who have been diagnosed of breast cancer have reported. If the nipple is flattened, inverted or turned sideways, it could be a symptom for breast cancer. Also, if the breast feels read, sore or swollen, it could be a symptom. 7. Frequent stomach problems - Frequent upset stomachs and cramps could be the symptom of colorectal cancer. 8. Unreasonable weight loss - If you are losing a lot of weight without even trying to, this could be an early sign of colon or any other digestive cancer. It could also mean that the cancer is spreading to the liver, if your appetite is getting affected. 9. Blood in stool - If there is blood in your stool, this could be a symptom of colorectal cancer and you need to go for a colonoscopy. From Lybrate: If you found this tip useful, please thank the doctor by clicking on the heart icon below. Also, spread good health by sharing this tip with your loved ones over whatsapp, facebook and other media.